The Image of Modern University Teacher: Studying the Student Perceptions

Safronova, V. S.; Klyukina, Evgeniya

doi:10.22616/reep.2020.016

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“…The teachers possibly assume that university students are actually adults and having had the experience of learning at school must understand what is expected of them at university. The previous survey conducted by the authors indicated that students mostly prefer a teacher-friend, but an older friend, who knows how to interest to motivate and demand in case of negligent attitude to the subject and study on the whole (Safronova, Klyukina, 2020). It follows that there should be a dialogue between a teacher and a student on equal terms which could eliminate hidden assumptions and unknown expectations.…”

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The Ideal Language Student ‒ Myth or Reality

Safronova¹,

Klyukina²

2021

Rural Environment. Education. Personality (REEP)

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The image of the ideal student, existing in the era of new technologies, ubiquitous Twitter and Facebook, messengers and commercials, undoubtedly attracts the attention of researchers both at home and abroad. This is a cumulative image of cognitive abilities, business qualities, psycho-physiological peculiarities, appearance and interpersonal skills. This study aims to identify the main characteristics of the image of the ideal language student as perceived by the teachers of foreign languages from three leading universities: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU), Plekhanov Russian Economics University and The Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. The relevance of the study is determined by insufficient research of the problem and qualitative changes which have been occurring over the 21st century in education in general and tertiary education in particular. The article attempts to describe and analyse the results of an anonymous survey pertaining to the image of ideal language students as perceived by the practicing instructors of foreign languages. The total number of respondents was 79, including 42 instructors from Plekhanov University, 22 from the Presidential Academy and 15 from MSU. The analysis of the responses showed that the ideal student as perceived by the teachers is the one who possesses good critical thinking skills, is motivated and disciplined with a serious attitude to study. The obtained results do not allow drawing conclusions about specific features of the ideal student depending on the length of pedagogical experience. Each age group included all possible sets of characteristics. It is noteworthy that teachers from MSU valued both social qualities (team work, sociability) and personality traits (diligence, decency); the instructors from the Presidential Academy ranked first adequate reaction to critique and willingness to listen and hear; while their counterparts from Plekhanov University emphasized the importance of good presentation skills, speaking and communication competency alongside the interest in the subject. The statement “There are no ideal students” also came from among the practitioners of Plekhanov University.

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The Ideal Language Student ‒ Myth or Reality

Safronova¹,

Klyukina²

2021

Rural Environment. Education. Personality (REEP)

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“…It can possibly be explained by more mechanistic drilling of grammar, without much emotional engagement unlike in lexical tasks. The emotional ties with the teacher and his/her charisma contribute to mobilizing active attention when learning face-to-face [Safronova & Klyukina, 2020], when the active attention is intensified, it results in more successful lexis retention. Phonetic corrections are more difficult when done remotely.…”

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The Influence of Online Format on Forming Soft Skills in Foreign Language Teaching

Воронцова

Klyukina

Ziza

2023

PDC

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The purpose of this research is to identify opportunities to develop soft skills, which are essential for graduates’ future professional activities, in online foreign language learning. The study focuses on distance learning, which has become a reality in university education due to the pandemic and the increased availability of higher education to those who cannot attend in-person classes (because of the distance, health problems, etc). Specifically, the research aims to demonstrate which soft skills, prioritized by employers, can and must be developed in distance foreign language learning, the preferred typology of exercises for this task, the specifics of teachers’ work in this format, and how to mobilize active attention in distance education. The study uses survey results collected from teachers and students at Lomonosov Moscow State University, which are analyzed along with relevant theoretical models. The research prioritizes tasks and assignments targeting soft skills such as creativity, learnability, critical thinking, and collaboration, with independent student work gaining more importance. The study concludes that online lessons should emphasize autonomous work performance over primary educational elements, and the results can form the basis for developing foreign language methodology in distance instruction. The research suggests this could be an optional module in a hybrid format that shows promise for higher foreign language education.

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Pedagogical Education for Future University Teachers: Determinants of Effective Implementation

Logvinova

Vittenbek

Ivanova

2020

Bulletin of Nizhnevartovsk State University

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The study is aimed at identifying and analyzing the determinants of effective pedagogical education for future university teachers. Research interest in this issue stems from world wide dramatic changes in higher education caused by interdependent processes of globalization, massification and digitalization, which in turn foregrounds the problem of effective teaching in a more diverse and complex university environment. The research is based on both theoretical analysis and comparison of modern approaches to the problem under study, generalization of pedagogical experience and empirical investigation. The authors focused on students’ expectations and perceptions regarding real and ideal university teachers. Data collection involved the qualitative approach with the use of focus group method as well as focused interviews. The findings obtained helped to substantiate key determinants of effective pedagogical education for future university teachers, namely an opportune content and teaching methods up-dating, relevant forms of training, consideration of students’ expectations. The results of the re-search are of interest to a wide range of experts in the field of higher education and can be ap-plied within the courses of “Pedagogy of Higher Education”, “Pedagogy and Psychology of Higher Education”, “Methods of Teaching at the University”, etc.

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The Image of Modern University Teacher: Studying the Student Perceptions

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References 8 publications

The Ideal Language Student ‒ Myth or Reality

The Ideal Language Student ‒ Myth or Reality

The Influence of Online Format on Forming Soft Skills in Foreign Language Teaching

Pedagogical Education for Future University Teachers: Determinants of Effective Implementation

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